Moscow voices a new threat: what the Kremlin is preparing for

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov stated that Ukraine is "paying the price" for its actions in the form of Russian shelling, and Moscow intends to ensure that no one dares to plan strikes on Russia in the future. Peskov did not provide any specific information about negotiations, citing Putin's "comprehensive" position. Against the backdrop of these statements, Ukrainian forces liberated several settlements in the Lyman direction and captured over 250 Russian soldiers.

Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov made a statement emphasizing that Ukraine is already "paying the price" for its actions—in the form of Russian shelling. He stated that Moscow intends to ensure that no one dares to plan strikes on Russia in the future. Regarding possible negotiations, Peskov did not provide any specifics, only noting that Putin "expressed himself very comprehensively" on Russia's position. Separately, he mentioned that dialogue on arms control with the US should have been resumed "yesterday." Against this backdrop, Ukrainian forces in the Lyman direction liberated several settlements and captured over 250 Russian soldiers, who surrendered in entire units along with their officers. ISW analysts believe that Putin is unlikely to agree to a ceasefire in the energy sector, and Moscow is again counting on massive long-range strikes on Ukrainian infrastructure in winter. The article references RBC-Ukraine and Russian media.